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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Julie Pilgrim #1789 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Notable Splits Julie Pilgrim, 62, from Lafayette, LA, completed the Pikes Peak Ascent with an overall time of 6:15:36, pacing at 28:06 min/mile. Julie took on the 13.36-mile course, demonstrating her endurance and tenacity. With a start at an elevation of 6,303 feet and finishing at 14,061 feet, she maintained a steady performance despite the altitude challenges. An interesting note from the race data is Julie's pace consistency early on, achieving a 14:38 min/mile split at Ruxton. As the race progressed, her splits naturally slowed, such as the 0.9-mile segment nearing the summit at a 38:23 min/mile pace. Despite the inevitable pace decrease, her placement steadied around mid-race, briefly improving to 24th in her division at 1 Mile To Go split. A focus on uphill rhythm could enhance these stages further. Julie finished strong, maintaining her division rank of 27th, showcasing determination across the demanding course.